DC Relaunch
Oh my god I don't even know where to begin. Maybe later I'll actually write down all my thoughts Ok I got carried away and ended writing it out, they're not too deep and the only thing I'm disappointed in is Harley and her new costume.
It's hard to find one place that references all the new titles of the DC Relaunch. You can check out the DC Comics blog, so far just sift through all the June entries.
I'm excited that Geoff Johns is doing quite a few of the titles i'll be picking up, because I really like what he did with Green Lantern, I really enjoyed that.
Anyway this kid on tumblr has written up a 6 part review of all the covers and arcs they're planning on doing so far. It's a good read and gives a good perspective from someone of my own age who has a lot more comic book experience than me :) This links to the last part, but there's a directory of all the previous sections too. he doesn't highlight ALL of the titles but he focuses on most of the ones I'm into, IE the Bats, the Flash, and Green Lantern as well as Teen Titans.
I find the relaunch kinda unneccesary, I mean the costume redesigns are kinda cool, I'm going to miss Nightwing's blue and black but it's just a colour you know? I don't think we need to relearn all their backstories, because we KNOW them. We know how Green Lantern got his ring, we know how Batman decided to become the big black bat and we know that Wonderwoman is a moron [heh]. Oh well, it's giving my friends a great opportunity to pick up a series right from the beginning, and I do know a few who are looking forward to getting in on this! This is good because Ithink this was DC's ultimate goal anyway. To encourage new readers.
Beneath the cut are some series I'm planning on picking up
Nightwing #1
I'm just going to leave this here. I don't hate the red. I miss the blue and the fingerstripes but he is still so smoking hot so I approve!
NIGHTWING #1
Written by KYLE HIGGINS
Art and cover by EDDY BARROWS and JP MAYER
On sale SEPTEMBER 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Dick Grayson flies high once more as Nightwing in a new series from hot new writer Kyle Higgins (BATMAN: GATES
OF GOTHAM)! And as he embraces his destiny, Haley’s Circus, the big top where Dick once performed, returns to Gotham City - bringing with it murder, mystery and superhuman evil. Nightwing must confront his past, among former friends and enemies from his circus days, while uncovering a much greater evil!
Aquaman #1
I am a massive fan of Aquaman. I really love him. I hate that people are so ridic with him. Of course he's not going to be as good as Batman or the others in the JL because the Justice League is based on land, where his element is water. Duh. People don't think Sharks suck because they can't be fearsome and awesome on land?
Also a lot of people have started paying him out because of Big Bang Theory when one of the boys is all like "No one wants to be Aquaman, not even Aquaman wants to be Aquaman." Whatever, pick up a comic and a get a clue. [Lol as you can see I have a soft spot in my heart for the King of the sea]
Anyway I love him, I'm excited for this. One of the ones I will DEFINITELY be picking up. I love you Arthur Curry! And also you're the only one who doesn't have an ugly 90s name. IE Orin. I would so name my kid Orin.
I think it's going to be good because Geoff Johns is writing this one too.
AQUAMAN #1
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
On sale SEPTEMBER 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
The superstar creators from BLACKEST NIGHT and BRIGHTEST DAY reunite to take AQUAMAN to amazing new depths!
Aquaman has renounced the throne of Atlantis - but the sea will not release Arthur Curry so easily.
Now, from a forgotten corner of the ocean emerges… The Trench! A broken race of creatures that should not exist, an unspeakable need driving them, The Trench will be the most talked-about new characters in the DC Universe!
The Flash #1
Oh my goodness my first ever superhero crush. This one focuses on Barry Allen, which is fine by me because I really love him, the only problem is where is Wally West? I love him too! Maybe even more some days D:
THE FLASH #1
Written by FRANCIS MANAPUL and BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
Variant cover by IVAN REIS and TIM TOWNSEND
On sale SEPTEMBER 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
The Fastest Man Alive returns to his own monthly series from the writer/artist team of Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato! The Flash knows he can’t be everywhere at once, but what happens when he faces an all-new villain who really can! As if that’s not bad enough, this villain is a close friend!
WHO IS THE VILLAIN?
Green Arrow #1
Yes. Yes. Yes.
GREEN ARROW #1
Written by J.T. KRUL
Art by DAN JURGENS and NORM RAPMUND
Cover by BRETT BOOTH and ROB HUNTER
On sale SEPTEMBER 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Green Arrow is on the hunt. Driven by inner demons, Ollie Queen travels the world and brings outlaws to justice…by breaking every law.
Now, armed with cutting-edge weaponry and illegally gained intel (courtesy of his team at QCore), Green Arrow is shooting first and asking questions later.
Batman and Robin #1
I am so getting this. Daddy + Son Wayne? How can I not! Look at Damian's cute little happy face!
There's like 4 batman titles and he's in the Justice League ones too. I love Bats but to me it's a bit of an overkill. I won't be able to buy ALL OF THEM. I'm going to have to try though!
BATMAN AND ROBIN #1
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art and cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY
On sale SEPTEMBER 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Battling evil with his son, Damian, at his side, Batman now realizes that the hardest part of the job may be trying to work together!
As Batman and Robin try to adjust to their new partnership, a figure emerges from Bruce Wayne’s past: His name is NoBody, and he’s not happy that Batman Incorporated is shining a light on his own shadowy war against evil…
Green Lantern #1
There's four Green Lantern arcs and I'd like to get three of them :/
I'm assuming this one is about Hal Jordan :)
GREEN LANTERN #1
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art by DOUG MAHNKE and CHRISTIAN ALAMY
Cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
Variant cover by GREG CAPULLO
On sale SEPTEMBER 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
The red-hot GREEN LANTERN team of writer Geoff Johns and artist Doug Mahnke introduce an unexpected new Lantern.
Green Lantern Corps #1
I want to get this because I never really loved Guy Gardner or John Stewart as Green Lantern's, even though Guy is pretty amusing. I feel if I got this series I'd know them better :)
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #1
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by FERNANDO PASARIN and SCOTT HANNA
Cover by DOUG MAHNKE and CHRISTIAN ALAMY
On sale SEPTEMBER 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
When deadly conflicts emerge across the universe, it’s up to Guy Gardner, John Stewart and an elite Green Lantern strike force to keep the peace - or else.
Green Lantern: The New Guardians #1
I really want this because it's featuring Kyle Rayner, the hottest Green Lantern! Heh. It also features the entire emotional spectrum which will be kinda cool!
GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #1
Written by TONY BEDARD
Art and cover by TYLER KIRKHAM and BATT
On sale SEPTEMBER 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Kyle Rayner has assembled the most powerful team in all the universe, selected from the full spectrum of corps. But can he even keep this volatile group together?
Teen Titans #1
Headed by Tim Drake this doesn't look terrible. It could be better though. Tim's Red Robin costum is cute as hell and the feather's are adorable, I just don't think they're very practical. Connor looks babin. Kid Flash looks rad. They could have done a lot worse anyway.
TEEN TITANS #1
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL
Art and cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND
On sale SEPTEMBER 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Tim Drake, Batman’s former sidekick, is back in action when an international organization seeks to capture, kill or co-opt super-powered teenagers.
As Red Robin, he’s going to have to team up with the mysterious and belligerent powerhouse thief known as Wonder Girl and the hyperactive speedster calling himself Kid Flash to stand any chance at all against a living, breathing weapon with roots in another world! They - along with a few other tortured teen heroes - will be the Teen Titans in this new series from writer Scott Lobdell (WILDC.A.T.S, Uncanny X-Men) and artist Brett Booth (JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA)!
Catwoman #1
This looks good. I don't LOVE the art but the write-up sounds very hot, very sexy!
CATWOMAN #1
Written by JUDD WINICK
Art and cover by GUILLEM MARCH
On sale SEPTEMBER 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
Meet Catwoman. She’s addicted to the night. Addicted to shiny objects. Addicted to Batman. Most of all, Catwoman is addicted to danger. She can’t help herself, and the truth is - she doesn’t want to. She’s good at being bad, and very bad at being good. Find out more about what makes Catwoman tick in this new series from writer Judd Winick (BATMAN: UNDER THE HOOD) and artist Guillem March (GOTHAM CITY SIRENS)!
Red Hood and the Outlaws #1
I'd like this. It looks awesome. Red Hood, Arsenal and Starfire. I'm getting a Batman Beyond-ish vibe from Jason's suit too. Kinda cute that's he's embracing the bat.
I like Roy, I'm glad he's in this! he used to be Green Arrow's sidekick Speedy. But Starfire? Ugh. She irks me!
RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #1
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL
Art and cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT
On sale SEPTEMBER 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
No sooner has Batman’s former sidekick, Jason Todd, put his past as the Red Hood behind him than he finds himself cornered by a pair of modern day outlaws: Green Arrow’s rejected sidekick Arsenal, the damaged soldier of fortune, and the alien Starfire, a former prisoner of intergalactic war who won’t be chained again.
As a loner, Jason has absolutely no interest in this motley crew of outlaws. So what’s he going to do when they choose the Red Hood as their leader? Find out in this hot new series from writer Scott Lobdell (WILDC.A.T.S, Uncanny X-Men), featuring art by rising star Kenneth Rocafort (ACTION COMICS)!
Justice League #1
For obvious reasons. I really like everyone's costumes in this. Wonderwoman has pants, Love the collars on the boys; suits. I like that Cyborg is more in this one too. Aquaman is babin'.
JUSTICE LEAGUE #1
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
1:25 Variant cover by DAVID FINCH
RETROSOLICITED • On sale AUGUST 31 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US RATED T • Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
Comics superstars Geoff Johns and Jim Lee make history! In a universe where super heroes are strange and new, Batman has discovered a dark evil that requires him to unite the World Greatest Heroes!
This spectacular debut issue is also offered as a special combo pack edition, polybagged with a redemption code for a digital download of the issue.
The Savage Hawkman #1
I'd like this. It's not as high up as some of the others but I've always loved Hawkman and Hawkgirl. I hope this is good.
THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #1
Written by TONY S. DANIEL
Art and cover by PHILIP TAN
On sale SEPTEMBER 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Carter Hall’s skill at deciphering lost languages has led him to a job with an archaeologist who specializes in alien ruins - but will the doctor’s latest discovery spread an alien plague through New York City? No matter the personal cost, Carter Hall must don his wings and become the new, savage Hawkman to survive! Witness the start of a new action series from writer Tony S. Daniel and artist Philip Tan that will take Hawkman where no hero has flown before!
Never was a fan of Superman but I might pic up Superman #1. I'm considering Superboy #1 over that if I had to choose between the two though.
SUPERBOY #1
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL
Art by RB SILVA and ROB LEAN
Cover by ERIC CANETE
On sale SEPTEMBER 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
They thought he was just an experiment - and a failed one at that! Grown from a combination of Kryptonian and human DNA, the Clone was no more than a set of data to the scientists of Project N.O.W.H.E.R.E. But when the scope of his stunning powers was revealed, he became a deadly weapon! Now the question is: Can a clone develop a conscience?
DC Universe Presents #1
I want this I think because they'll be showing off a different hero etc every issue which would be kinda cool to get to know the ones I really don't care about that much. Might find someone I like!
DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #1
Written by PAUL JENKINS
Art by BERNARD CHANG
Cover by RYAN SOOK
On sale SEPTEMBER 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
It’s the start of a new series spotlighting some of the DC Universes’s most exciting super heroes! First up is Deadman, straight from the pages of BRIGHTEST DAY, in a five-issue epic where the body-hopping hero meets his match in a new foe who wants to make sure the souls that Deadman helps out go straight to Hell!
And then there is this. Which I don't want to read because it looks HORRIBLE but it's like a car accident, I won't be able to look away. I'll want to know what is going on.
That girl? That's Harley Quinn.
Yeh. Here's the write up
SUICIDE SQUAD #1
Written by ADAM GLASS
Art by MARCO RUDY
Cover by RYAN BENJAMIN
On sale SEPTEMBER 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
They’re a team of death-row super villains recruited by the government to take on missions so dangerous - they’re sheer suicide!
Harley Quinn! Deadshot! King Shark! Defeated and imprisoned, they’re being interrogated about their mission - and about who’s pulling the strings behind this illegal operation. Who will be the first to crack under the pressure?
Woah Lois. I love you DC and you never really disappoint me so I hope this is not something bad. How can it not be. What happened to making everyone in new costumes that protect them more? Harley is a gymnast, how is she supposed to do flips n shit in that? Her boobs are going to be everywhere.
And don't get me started on the hair. No.